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    USB ports not working. New T61p

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Alcyon, Sep 8, 2007.

  1. Alcyon

    Alcyon Notebook Consultant

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    Hey.

    Just got it last night. USB ports are not working. The only thing I've done is run the thinkvantage updates and such, one of which included the intel chipset 6 support (or something named like that).
    i did not notice them not working prior to this.
    any idea what to do?
     
    Alcyon, Sep 8, 2007
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  2. dimonay

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    Have you tried Windows update? I don't know if they have any fixes particular to USB problems but it's worth a shot.
     
    dimonay, Sep 8, 2007
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    Did you let your laptop sleep or hibernate?
     
    desperado, Sep 8, 2007
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  4. Alcyon

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    downloaded windows updates also.
    i let it sleep, but not hibernate.
    i have since rebooted after discovering the problem.
    no fix yet.
     
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    sameerlovesuall, Sep 8, 2007
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  6. Alcyon

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    there are yellow flags at the USB Root Hub items in Device Manager. However, above these six USB items, there are seven "Intel ICH8 Family USB Host Controller items that are displayed as normal/running.

    I will try uninstalling the flagged items and restarting. They should install automatically when windows restarts, right?
     
    Alcyon, Sep 8, 2007
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  7. desperado

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    ....If you let your laptop sleep....then this is a common issue in Vista: after you let your lappy sleep you cannot use any USB device. there is a patch on Microsoft website. Let me find it for you...
     
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  8. Alcyon

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    oh sorry! this is XP pro.
     
    Alcyon, Sep 8, 2007
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  9. Alcyon

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    ok, they are working now.
    i uninstalled the drivers from DM, as mentioned in previous post, and then restarted. upon reboot, they are working normally now.

    thanks!
     
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  10. desperado

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    Grats and sorry I didn't look at your lappy's specs carefully. anyway grats :)
     
    desperado, Sep 8, 2007
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  11. sameerlovesuall

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    ok then it's nice to hear tht the system is working fine

    enjoy
     
    sameerlovesuall, Sep 8, 2007
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  12. Alcyon

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    rather than start a new thread...

    why is the DVD drive listed in the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in the taskbar? how can i get rid of that without losing dvd drive functionality?
     
    Alcyon, Sep 8, 2007
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  13. sameerlovesuall

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    well some of the systems are coming with the USB optical drive which are build in...so i thk i did nt gave u a much information but thts the info i have right now
     
    sameerlovesuall, Sep 8, 2007
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